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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 1,058.85 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 1,058.85 and 321.18 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 1,058.85 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/1,058.85 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 1,058.85 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 340,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,081.44/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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